Blizzard: WoW: Forever gear will stay relevant 'for a long, long time' without invalidating old content

World of Warcraft: Forever developers say that with the level cap staying at 60, item power will grow gradually and best-in-slot gear from earlier raids will remain useful for a long time. The game launches November 4; the beta caps at level 30 and item stats are hidden from datamining.

• Item level jumps between raids are just 1–2 points, like Blackwing Lair to Ahn'Qiraj
• Every raid boss will have rare low-drop-rate 'chase' items
• Crafting skill requirements cut by 25 points so gear matters while leveling
• WoW: Forever launches November 4; beta level cap is 30